Jeon-sa Taekwondo (Stockport)

Jeon-sa Taekwondo (Stockport) is a highly regarded martial arts academy located in Stockport, Greater Manchester. With a certification as a GB Taekwondo Talent Club, it is one of the UKs leading professional taekwondo academies. At Jeon-sa Taekwondo, they offer classes for individuals of all ages and abilities, starting from four years old. Their full-time training centre is well-equipped and provides a conducive environment for learning and development.

The academy takes pride in their structured and progressive training programmes, ensuring that students experience continuous growth and improvement. Whether an individual is seeking a fun and rewarding way to develop confidence, fitness, and self-defence skills, or harbours ambitions of becoming an Olympic champion, Jeon-sa Taekwondo guarantees the highest standard of training to help individuals reach their maximum potential.

Jeon-sa Taekwondo has an impressive track record of producing multiple black belts, national champions and medallists, international champions and medallists, and GB Taekwondo development athletes. Their athletes have represented the GB National Team on various occasions, including major championships at the cadet, junior, under 21, and senior levels.

To give potential students a taste of their training and coaching excellence, Jeon-sa Taekwondo offers a free trial class. This allows individuals to experience firsthand the expertise of their internationally recognised, expert coaches. The academy's priority is to support individuals on their taekwondo journey, whether they are beginners or seasoned athletes.

Taekwondo is a traditional Korean martial art, self-defence system, and Olympic sport. It is South Korea's national sport and boasts an estimated 70 million practitioners worldwide. The term "Tae” represents jumping, kicking, or smashing with the feet, while "Kwon” signifies blocking, punching, striking, or smashing with the hand or fist. Lastly, “Do” translates to the “Art” or “Way.

” Thus, Taekwondo can be understood as “The Way of the Hand and Foot” or “The Art of Hand and Foot Fighting.

Training in Taekwondo offers numerous benefits, including improved fitness, focus, and self-esteem. Individuals can also expect to lose weight, increase muscle tone, strength, and flexibility, all while learning valuable self-defence skills and gaining confidence.

Taekwondo's roots can be traced back to ancient times, even as early as 50 B. C. , during Korea's Three Kingdoms period. Taekkyon and Subak, the earliest known forms of Taekwondo, were practised by warriors defending against frequent attacks from Japanese, Chinese, and Mongolian armies.

The martial arts flourished with the emergence of the 'Hwarang,' an elite group of Sillan warriors during the time of the Three Kingdoms. Despite the ban on Korean martial arts during the Japanese occupation, many Koreans continued to practise them in secret at remote Buddhist temples. The liberation of Korea in 1945 led to the opening of the first Taekwondo school in Seoul, followed by the unification of various schools and styles under the name Taekwondo in 1955. Since then, Taekwondo's popularity has soared as it has become a force to be reckoned with in the world of martial arts and Olympic sports.

At Jeon-sa Taekwondo (Stockport), they take great pride in being a part of this rich history and tradition. By becoming part of the academy, individuals have the opportunity to learn from experienced instructors and be a part of the elite development squad. The academy's EDS programme aims to identify and develop athletes capable of achieving medal success on national and international levels.

For more information about Jeon-sa Taekwondo, their classes, and how to get started on this exciting journey, individuals are encouraged to contact the academy. Jeon-sa Taekwondo looks forward to welcoming individuals into their community and helping them achieve their taekwondo goals.